Baroy, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 9210 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 72.35 km2 (27.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,683 |
| Density (2020) | 341 / km2 (884 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 123° 47' East (8.0256, 123.7789) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Baroy is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 72.35 square kilometers or 27.93 square miles which constitutes 2.16% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,683. This represented 3.41% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 341 inhabitants per square kilometer or 884 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baroy has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andil | 1.49% | 369 | 364 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Bagong Dawis | 9.77% | 2,411 | 2,260 | 6.68% | 1.37% |
| Baroy Daku | 5.55% | 1,371 | 1,419 | -3.38% | -0.72% |
| Bato | 1.61% | 398 | 399 | -0.25% | -0.05% |
| Cabasagan | 2.07% | 512 | 460 | 11.30% | 2.28% |
| Dalama | 5.32% | 1,313 | 1,186 | 10.71% | 2.16% |
| Libertad | 2.10% | 519 | 462 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Limwag | 2.01% | 496 | 473 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Lindongan | 4.32% | 1,067 | 852 | 25.23% | 4.85% |
| Maliwanag | 3.53% | 871 | 776 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Manan-ao | 4.11% | 1,014 | 903 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| Pange | 3.58% | 883 | 746 | 18.36% | 3.61% |
| Pindolonan | 2.43% | 599 | 453 | 32.23% | 6.06% |
| Poblacion | 11.60% | 2,864 | 3,019 | -5.13% | -1.10% |
| Princesa | 4.58% | 1,130 | 985 | 14.72% | 2.93% |
| Rawan Point | 6.66% | 1,644 | 1,498 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Riverside | 2.11% | 522 | 544 | -4.04% | -0.87% |
| Sagadan | 8.76% | 2,162 | 1,769 | 22.22% | 4.31% |
| Sagadan Upper | 3.04% | 750 | 624 | 20.19% | 3.95% |
| Salong | 3.21% | 792 | 854 | -7.26% | -1.57% |
| San Juan | 4.89% | 1,206 | 1,108 | 8.84% | 1.80% |
| Tinubdan | 1.55% | 383 | 365 | 4.93% | 1.02% |
| Village | 5.70% | 1,407 | 1,081 | 30.16% | 5.70% |
| Baroy Total | 24,683 | 22,600 | 9.22% | 1.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baroy for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,879,754.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,083,956.32 | – |
| 2010 | 41,895,317.90 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 45,376,087.72 | 8.31% |
| 2012 | 44,411,757.72 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 48,058,594.96 | 8.21% |
| 2014 | 54,607,156.47 | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 61,072,605.83 | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 68,879,754.90 | 12.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baroy in the 2015 Census was 22,599 broken down into 5,601 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,891 | 3,430 | 5.51 | |
| 21,327 | 4,013 | 5.31 | |
| 20,376 | 4,094 | 4.98 | |
| 21,375 | 4,466 | 4.79 | |
| 20,926 | 4,703 | 4.45 | |
| 22,599 | 5,601 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baroy is 5 to 9, with 2,311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 221 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 394 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,960 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,311 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,264 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,068 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,886 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,805 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,562 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,383 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,318 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,249 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,105 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,015 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 847 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 600 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 350 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 262 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 221 | 0.98% |
| Total | 22,600 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baroy grew from 11,925 in 1960 to 24,683 in 2020, an increase of 12,758 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 2,083 people, from the previous population of 22,600 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,925 | – | |
| 11,076 | -0.72% | |
| 12,995 | 3.26% | |
| 14,078 | 1.61% | |
| 18,897 | 2.99% | |
| 21,353 | 2.32% | |
| 20,392 | -0.98% | |
| 21,430 | 0.69% | |
| 20,948 | -0.82% | |
| 22,600 | 1.46% | |
| 24,683 | 1.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baroy for the year 2019 was 18,225, broken down into 9,123 males and 9,102 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baroy is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 123° 47' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Baroy are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, Salvador, Lanao del Norte, and Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 787.81 kilometers (489.52 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 3.38 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Lala, Lanao del Norte, 6.77 kilometers (4.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, 14.88 kilometers (9.24 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Salvador, Lanao del Norte, 15.22 kilometers (9.46 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 16.17 kilometers (10.05 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 4.99 kilometers (3.10 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 15.29 kilometers (9.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 43.80 kilometers (27.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 50.92 kilometers (31.64 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Iligan, 55.36 kilometers (34.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 55.78 kilometers (34.66 miles) to the East (S87°E)
Distance from Manila: 787.81 kilometers (489.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.